The 1914 Star, colloquially known as the Mons Star, is a British World War Icampaign medal for service in France or Belgium between 5 August and 22 November 1914.
The 1914 Star was authorised under Special Army Order no. 350 in November 1917 and by an Admiralty Fleet Order in 1918, for award to officers and men of the British and Indian Expeditionary Forces who served in France or Belgium between 5 August and midnight of 22–23 November 1914. The former date is the day after Britain's declaration of war against the Central Powers, and the closing date marks the end of the First Battle of Ypres. Awarded by the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India
CountryUnited Kingdom TypeCampaign medal Eligibility British, Indian and Canadian forces Awarded for Campaign service Campaign(s) France and Belgium 1914 Clasps 5th AUG.–22nd NOV. 1914 Statistics
Established April 1917 Total awarded 365,622 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1914_Star
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